CTAO896 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS ..............1 Please read these instructions carefully before CARE AND CLEANING..................5 using the air fryer oven for the first time. UNPACKING ...................... 6 • Use the air fryer from a power outlet of the PLACEMENT .....................
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CTAO896 IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS • Do not let the power cord hang over the edge • Do not place the air fryer under any overhead of a table, or touch a hot surface. cupboards when in use. • Do not use the air fryer with an extension cord.
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CTAO896 IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS • Do not use the air fryer outdoors. • The baking tray and other cooking containers will become very hot in use. Always use the • Do not use the air fryer for any purpose other handle and wear oven gloves when handling than its intended use.
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CTAO896 IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS • Immediately unplug the air fryer if you see dark • Children should be supervised to ensure they smoke coming out of the appliance. Wait for do not play with the air fryer. the smoke emission to stop before you remove •...
CTAO896 CARE AND CLEANING Never clean the air fryer with scourers, abrasive pads or chemicals. Never immerse the body of the air fryer in water or any other cleaning solution. Clean the fryer after every use. Always wait for the fryer to cool completely before cleaning it.
CTAO896 UNPACKING PLACEMENT Unpack the air fryer and accessories from the carton. • Place the air fryer securely on a table or work-surface within easy reach of a power outlet. Take care to remove all packaging and tape from the oven exterior and •...
CTAO896 FOOD PREPARATION Which food items can be cooked? Toasting • The air fryer can be used to toast bread or bread products such as Many food items are suitable for air-frying including meat, fish, shrimp, rolls and bagels. frozen fries and snacks such as spring rolls, fish fingers and chicken nuggets.
CTAO896 CONTROLS AND FEATURES FRONT VIEW 1. Top panel air vents. Other air vents are located on the back and sides of the casing. Keep all air vents around the casing clear during operation. 2. Control panel and display 3. Rotisserie support cradle 4.
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CTAO896 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ACCESSORIES 1. Baking tray The baking tray can be used for roasts or for convection grilling of steaks etc or for roasting. 2. Wire basket The wire basket is best for air frying and will allow meat and fish juices to naturally drain while cooking.
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CTAO896 CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY Air Fry Bagel Ribs Steak Chicken Defrost Dehydrate Fish Fries Wings Bake Broil Shrimp Grill Corn Roast Pizza Pastry Proof Toast Preheat Warm Reheat 6. Interior light button. 1. Temperature adjust button.
CTAO896 OPERATION Shelf options Shelf positions There are 4 height options for the cooking trays and shelf. The air fryer is supplied with a wire basket, a baking tray and a wire shelf. • Position 1 (grilling, toasting, browning) is for grilling, toasting or •...
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CTAO896 OPERATION Preparing to cook Interior light The interior can be illuminated when required. • Prepare the food you plan to cook and organise a clear space to operate the fryer. • to switch the light on or off. •...
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CTAO896 OPERATION Begin cooking using cooking menus Begin cooking using manual settings • Place the food you want to cook on the baking tray, wire tray or • Place the food you want to cook on the baking tray, wire tray or shelf as required.
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CTAO896 OPERATION Pausing the cooking process Cooking more food • at any time to pause the cooking process. If you plan to cook another batch of food, repeat the instructions in the previous section, but omit any time added to allow for pre-heating of the indicator will flash during pause.
CTAO896 ROTISSERIE COOKING Preparing meat joints Preparing poultry • If frozen, ensure that poultry is fully defrosted before cooking. • If frozen, ensure meat joints are fully defrosted before cooking. • Tie the meat joint with string to ensure it will not expand or come •...
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CTAO896 ROTISSERIE COOKING Fitting the rotisserie Removing the rotisserie The rotisserie lifting tool is used to remove the rotisserie when hot. 1. Position the rotisserie shaft containing the food inside the fryer, aligning the shaft as shown below. 1. Wearing oven gloves, engage the removal tool in the slots in the 2.
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CTAO896 ROTISSERIE COOKING Cooking with the rotisserie When rotisserie food is cooked The fryer will continue to operate until the cooking time has elapsed. • Set up the meat or poultry joint on the rotisserie shaft and fit the shaft into the fryer as described in the previous sections.
CTAO896 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution The air fryer does not work (no The appliance is not plugged in. Connect the power cable to an earthed wall socket. display). Check that the door is completely closed. If the door is open the oven will not switch on.
CTAO896 COOKING TABLE The cooking times and temperatures in the tables are guidelines. With experience you may want to vary these settings according to taste and the quantity you are cooking. Food Temp. Time (mins) Additional Frozen French Fries (thin) 200°C...
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CTAO896 COOKING TABLE Always check that your food is completely cooked before serving. If you are in any doubt, return it to the fryer for a further cooking period until it is fully cooked. Food Temp. Time (mins) Additional Muffins 200°C...
CTAO896 SPECIFICATIONS Power supply ..............220 - 240V~, 50Hz Power consumption................ 1700W Temperature range ............... 30°C - 200°C Timer period (cooking menu options) ......1 - 90 minutes Timer period (dehydration menu option) ....1 minute - 24 hours Capacity ..................25.7L max Weight ....................8.2kg...
CTAO896 WARRANTY 1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under 4. Our liability under this manufacturer’s warranty is subject to us being the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement satisfied that a defect was caused by defective workmanship or...
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Made for Big W 1 Woolworths Way Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia Made in China CONTEMPO CTAO896 V0.3...
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Is the air fryer oven completely non toxic.No coating on the inside at all.Thanks